Linux Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux System Administrator to join our IT operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Linux-based infrastructure. You will work closely with other IT professionals to ensure system stability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Maintain system security by applying patches and updates regularly
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Automate routine tasks using shell scripts or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
• Monitor system logs and respond to incidents or performance issues
• Collaborate with development and network teams to support CI/CD pipelines and production environments
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures
• Ensure system uptime and reliability according to SLAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Linux administration
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting
• Experience with web servers (Apache, NGINX), database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices